How to Become a Florist in Tennessee
A career as a florist can be creatively fulfilling and lucrative. Working with flowers and plants is peaceful and pleasing. Creating floral arrangements to commemorate many of life's most significant moments --- including births, weddings, and deaths --- can be a meaningful job. A florist can have a positive effect on people's moods and lives, because the materials with which he or she works are colorful, fragrant and capable of lending beauty to any environment. There are aspiring and professional florists in across the country. Tennessee is home to many valuable resources for an aspiring florist. Does this Spark an idea?
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Attend a floral design school in Tennessee to gain the skills and knowledge required to become a successful florist. Consider the Shelton-White School of Floral Design, which is located in Memphis. It offers instruction for both hobbyists and professionals.
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Enroll in floral design courses at state community college to obtain the skills and knowledge required to become a florist. For example, Southwest Tennessee Community College, located in Memphis, offers courses in floral design as part of its Continuing Education Community Program.
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Obtain employment at one of Tennessee's many flower shops, where you can get on-the-job training to become a florist. To find flower shops in your region, visit www.locateaflowershop.com. Visit these flower shops in person with a resume and cover letter, and talk to the shop owner about your desire to become a florist. You may be hired for a different position, such as customer service, but gain training as a florist while you work.
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Familiarize yourself with nurseries and wholesale flower sellers in your area. These people provide many of the materials that you'll use to create arrangements. You can find a guide to cut flower growers throughout the state of Tennessee at www.PickTnProducts.org.
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Learn about flowers that are native to Tennessee, such as blackeyed Susan, purple coneflowers, and yellow coneflowers. Knowing which flowers thrive naturally in your area, as well as when they bloom, is important for any florist.
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Know that Tennessee is home to USDA plant hardiness zones six and seven. These USDA plant hardiness zones help people determine what types of flowers to plant, as well as when to plant them. As a florist, you will be frequently asked this, so it is important to know.
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Visit a Web site such as www.tennesseanytime.org to get information about obtaining the proper licensing if you want to establish your own floral business in Tennessee.
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Tips & Warnings
-- Take advantage of floral design courses that may be offered through your community's department of recreation or adult education program.
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- Photo Credit bright colorful flower arrangement image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
